Evolution of Dental Health
Q.1. Did our primitive ancestors have dental decay?
A. Though our ancestor did not go to the dental cave to have his teeth cleaned every six months, he did not have tooth decay.
Q.2. Why was there no dental decay in primitive times?
A. Diet and health of the gut play important roles in the health of the mouth. They did not eat junk food, drink sweetened drinks which civilized societies do today. Their diet was healthy, their gut micro biome was balanced. A nutritious diet and robust gut allowed our primitive ancestors’ immune system to function at peak.
Q.3. Why is dental decay rampant today?
A. We have a poor diet and gut micro biome. The result is a compromised immune system. There is overgrowth of pathogenic microbes, especially due to consumption of refined sugar
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